Biochemistry | Senioritis

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Cryofixation and Chemical Fixation for Biological Samples

When should I use cryofixation and chemical fixation? Cryofixation and chemical fixation are two different methods of preserving biological samples for further analysis, especially in the field...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Fermentation vs. Aerobic Respiration in Cellular Energy Production

Can fermentation and aerobic respiration occur at the same time? No, fermentation and aerobic respiration cannot occur at the same time in the same organism. Both processes...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Calculating Average Molecular Weight of DNA Base Pairs and Factors Affecting Variation

Exact average molecular weight of a dsDNA basepair The average molecular weight of a double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) base pair can be calculated by considering the molecular weights...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Amino Acid Residue Numbering in Proteins

Numbering amino acid residues When it comes to numbering amino acid residues, it is essential to understand the structure and classification of amino acids. Amino acids are...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Analysis of DNA Sequences for Immune Receptor Genes

VDJ sequencing in mice, DNA or RNA? VDJ sequencing in mice involves the analysis of DNA sequences. VDJ recombination is a process that occurs specifically in the...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Converting Cell Units to Moles

How to convert cell units (c.u.) to mole? To convert cell units (c.u.) to moles, you need to have the Avogadro’s number, which is a fundamental constant...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Designing an Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Need help designing an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) Designing an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) involves several steps and considerations. An EIA is a common method used in scientific research...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Phenomenon of Animal Cells Mistaking Rubidium for Potassium

Why do animal cells “mistake” rubidium ions for potassium ions? The phenomenon of animal cells “mistaking” rubidium ions for potassium ions can be explained by the similarity...